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My son just left for Basic Training South Carolina No phone calls or mail yet going crazy
Author: Mother of a Marine
My daughter Diamond has left for boot camp this week. I had always called her my "diamond in the rough" and now she will earn the right to become a finely polished MARINE. I am very proud of her commitment to join the family of the FEW AND THE PROUD.
Author: Mother of a Marine
No letter from my new marine he left jan 28 2013
Missing my marine, no letter yet. I want to send a letter but don't know the platoon#. I live in Barrow Alaska, me and my family will be going to the graduation.
Author: Mother of a Marine
marine mentor needed for a teen headed down the wrong path
I am a mother who is looking for a mentor for my son. He will be joining the Challenge Academy hopefully in July and after the Academy, he wants to join the Marines.
Author: Supporter of a Marine
I'm 16 and my boyfriend is 18 n he left last month and i just miss him so much he's always been there for me when i need him the most and now i wake up in the morning and look at my phone and find no good morning text and i try to go to sleep with out a
Author: Friend of a Marine
I was just notified last Friday that my son (in bootcamp 3 weeks) went to Medical Rehab Platoon for a broken thumb. Has anyone had any experience with the Medical Rehab Platoon.
Author: Mother of a Marine
my stepson left on 3/11/13. it was one of the hardest things to do saying bye to him as he left for bootcamp. even though it is hard not being able to pick up a phone and call him, we are extremely proud of him.
Author: Mother of a Marine
On March 10, 2013 my first love let me for boot camp in Parris Island. I miss him already. That first night was rough because we are usually around one another 24/7 besides when i am at school.
Author: Spouse of a Marine
so my boyfriend for 6 years left to boot camp for the next three months he comes back May 31st ...
Author: Other
Hello. My name is Alyssa. I am 17 and my boyfriend Sean left for boot camp on March 11, 2013. We have been dating for 3 amazing years. I know he has just left recently, but I have been through this before.
Author: Supporter of a Marine
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